A MAN is being flown to hospital after falling off a bull on a family property at Jerrys Plains.
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The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service spokesman said the 24-year-old was being flown to the John Hunter Hospital shortly after midday on Saturday.
“The patient was riding a bull on the family property when he was dislodged falling to the ground and the bull has then stood on his chest,” the spokesman said.
The man suffered broken ribs and a collapsed lung.
He was in a stable condition.
Matt Carr
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
